Industry News
FireEye launches public bug bounty program
FireEye is inviting researchers to register to participate in the new public bug bounty program for its corporate infrastructure. [ + ]
IBM launches SkillsBuild, a free digital learning platform
IBM and Soldier On have launched SkillsBuild, a free digital learning platform, to provide an opportunity for military veterans to upskill for a future in technology. [ + ]
CIOs already planning for post-COVID recovery
To maintain the goodwill built up during the COVID-19 pandemic, CIOs will need to follow up by helping businesses recover from the crisis, according to Gartner research. [ + ]
RMIT to assist in upskilling the Singaporean market
RMIT Online has partnered with the Singapore Institute of Management to provide a range of courses in sectors such as AI and cybersecurity. [ + ]
Giving students a voice
A multimedia hub aimed at giving NSW students a platform where they can share their views and creativity with the wider community has been launched. [ + ]
More Australians falling victim to cybercrimes in lockdown
Research from NortonLifeLock has found that one in six Australians experienced cybercrime during the COVID-19 lockdown. [ + ]
Stanford delivers advice for teaching online
Thousands of high school teachers from around the world recently took part in the Teaching Your Class Online program. [ + ]
Fostering the high-tech workers of the future
School students can learn how to crack a code, build Lego using algorithms, create a virtual pet and write a computer program, preparing them for the future. [ + ]
Data ethics to shake up digital marketing
Gartner expects growing awareness and discontent over the use of customer data for digital marketing to have a major impact on the sector in the next decade. [ + ]
Fuel cells could help decarbonise data centres
A recent Microsoft trial has demonstrated the potential of hydrogen-based fuel cells to significantly decarbonise the global data centre market. [ + ]
NSW Govt reveals $2.5bn plan for Sydney's tech hub
The NSW Government has unveiled a $2.5 billion plan for a technology hub in Sydney, with Fender Katsalidis and SOM appointed to design the new development. [ + ]
Digital content could exceed Earth's mass by 2245
Research shows that digital content could equal half of Earth's mass by 2245, due to the demands of storing large quantities of digital data. [ + ]
Nutanix Clusters now available on AWS Cloud
Nutanix has announced the general availability of its Nutanix Clusters hybrid cloud solution over AWS bare metal in Sydney and 19 other global AWS regions. [ + ]
Report: Aussies put onus on governments to protect data
The Curve of Convenience 2020 report from F5 has revealed that while Australians prioritise the security of their apps, the focus on convenience is on the rise. [ + ]
NBN Co revenue grows 36% in FY20
NBN Co grew its revenue by 36% and its EBITDA by nearly 200% in FY20 as the company exceeded its activation targets for the financial year. [ + ]
